Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Our apartment is on the 1st floor of a brand new development called the Little Snow Jewel, situated only 5 minutes walk from the gondola station, 10 minutes walk from the town square and 5 minutes walk from the traditional stone houses and cobbled streets of the old quarters.
The south facing apartment is both bright and spacious, sleeping 4 comfortably, with 2 separate balconies providing spectacular views of the Pirin mountains. For larger parties of up to 20 guests, additional accommodation can be arranged in the Little Snow Jewel.
Not content with providing the perfect ski accommodation, we've recently partnered with local companies to provide fantastic rates on transfers, ski/board packs, lift passes and lessons. Check our website for more info and prices.
Visit our website - link below.
Living and dining area
Little Snow Jewel in the sun
Sofa bed
Breakfast in Bansko
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/16257
The Pirin/Rhodope Mountains region
Bansko lies in the South-Eastern part of Bulgaria, at the tip of the Pirin National park. The town lies amongst green fields and forests shadowed by the ice-capped Mount Vihren, the highest peak in the Pirin range.
Bansko has a population of around 10,000 people. Unlike most Bulgarian towns, the modern architecture coexists easily with the old quarters, a maze of cobbled streets lined with timber-framed stone houses, churches, shops and bars (known locally as Mehanas). The old quarters date back hundreds of years.
Bansko area
Nightlife - Bansko has a great selection of bars and restaurants (called Mehanas) as well as a number of night clubs, ten-pin bowling, casinos, and live entertainment
Excursions - Mineral spas, Rila Monastery, Melnik Winery, Bear park, Yagodinska Cave, Mountain train journey to Velingrad
Winter activities - Skiing/Snowboarding with terrain park and half-pipe, night skiing, off-piste, heli-skiing and ski-doo safari (Kids are welcome at the Bansko ski kindergarten where they are taken care of with plenty of fun activities, leaving the grown-ups to take to the slopes)
Summer activities - Golf, Mountain biking, hiking, white water rafting, rock climbing, horse riding, paintball, paragliding, caving, jeep safaris and fishing.
How to get there
Flights are available direct from Belfast, Dublin, London and Manchester to Sofia or Plovdiv. Among the 13 airlines flying from the UK and Ireland, is budget airline Wizzair which provides regular flights for less than £100 return. Full information and links can be found at www.escape2bansko.com
When you arrive at the airport, your driver will meet you at the arrivals lounge and drive you directly to the apartment in Bansko. When you arrive, Sally will have the place warmed up and give your a brief tour of the apartment before leaving you to enjoy your holiday.
If you have hired a car or wish to travel by bus, our friends will meet you when you arrive in town and take you to the apartment. If you arrive during office hours they'll take you for a complimentary drink at the bar next door to warm you up.
If you plan to travel to Bansko by bus, there is a regular service travelling from the main bus station in Sofia. Our friends in Bansko will then either meet you at the apartment or at the office on Pirin Street.
Visit www.escape2bansko.com for full information on flights from UK and Ireland as well as links to popular European and Bulgarian car rental companies.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Sofia & Plovdiv Airports: 138 km
Railway:
Bansko railway station: 1 km
Activities near Bansko
Sports: Ski resort location Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Gym, Sauna, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Bathrooms (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Our Bansko apartment has been newly furnished, to include all the luxuries of home, including a 15" LCD TV, combined DVD, CD and MP3 player (which can also be used for camcorder playback) and of course there's no need to pack the iron and hairdryer either, it's all here!
In the basement, you have secure access to your very own private ski room, which can be used to store hiking gear and mountain bikes in the summer. There is also a sauna, a gym and a residents party room complete with wood burning stove.
Further details outdoors: Off-street parking is available in the apartment building grounds should you wish to hire a car during your stay.
Further details
As well as being able to arrange for your transfer to and from the airport, we can also arrange for ski passes, ski / snowboard hire and lessons for all guests.
During your stay at the apartment, our friends in Bansko (Sally, Denis, Toshko, George & Anton) will be available 24/7 should you require any information or have any issues.
When you book, I'll email you my 14 page (and growing) guide which covers everything I think you'll need to know. From maps and plans of the town, pistes and apartment to info on the local currency, lanugage guide and useful contact info.
Conditions
Once you have confirmed that you wish to book our apartment, we will hold it for 10 days pending receipt of your deposit. For the deposit, we ask for £100 to secure your booking, with the final amount due 8 weeks before your departure.
For more information on our booking and cancellation conditions, visit our website - link below.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Christmas and New Year
20 Dec 07
4 Jan 08
340£ 340
6060
6060
3 Nights
January - March
25 Feb 08
29 Feb 08
270£ 270
4545
4545
3 Nights
LATE OFFER - March
11 Mar 08
1 Apr 08
159£ 159
4545
4545
3 Nights
April - May
1 Apr 08
1 Jun 08
120£ 120
2020
2020
3 Nights
June - August
1 Jun 08
1 Sep 08
140£ 140
2525
2525
3 Nights
September - December
1 Sep 08
20 Dec 08
69£ 69
2020
2020
3 Nights
51
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. - All prices include electricity, water, fresh bed linen, clean towels and a daily light clean - All guests will receive a copy of my homemade 14-page Bansko guide - Daily rates available - Discount for extended holidays - Full or partial refund if you have to cancel your holiday.
Guestbook
Everything was good. Good place, good holidays. Thank you very much. Kind Regards, Igor from Moscow, Russia (Dec 2007) ______________________________________________________________________________________ Great location and the apartment has everything you could need. Also very helpful with any questions I had. Would recommend this to anyone thinking of going to Bansko!!
Louis from the UK (Dec 2007) ______________________________________________________________________________________ We stayed in the apartment for a week in October 07, and had a great time. Nice apartment in a good location. Handy to have Sir Galahad next door.
Marcus & Lisa from Manchester (Oct 2007) ______________________________________________________________________________________ We had a fantastic stay at Little Snow Jewel. It had all the luxury facilities that we could have wished for. We particularly liked the location as there is great walking access to the gondola station, Pirin Street and the historical town centre. The apartment is brand new and there are breathtaking mountain views to wake up to every morning. The apartment is also child friendly and we received a warm welcome from Anton and Sally at Balkan PMS. We used the taxi service and found the vehicles clean and reliable. We would recommend the steak house in Pirin Street for a good value for money meal and the happy end bar for apres ski drinks. We found the tuition at Salomon excellent and would like to recommend 'Oggi' for his tremendous patience! Bansko rocks!! P.S It snowed continuously throughout our stay!
Dale, Ellen and Charlie (Aged 3.5) - The Andersons (February 2007) ______________________________________________________________________________________
The apartment was ideal for a family of 4. Modern clean & well equipped. It was also conveniently close to the gondola station. Balkan PMS management staff were also very helpful including meeting us at 3:30 am on arrival!
Stuart & family from Milton Keynes (Feb 2007) ______________________________________________________________________________________
Hi, had a great time staying in Bansko. The apartment is new and comfortable, with great views up towards the mountains. It's only 5 minutes or so walk from the bottom of the lifts too! Having a sauna downstairs really helps out with the aching muscles after a day on the slopes too! I'd also suggest the Hotel Karol restaurant for good food at some of the best prices in Bansko. It's just around the corner too :)
So good we have booked again for 2008!!! Mark was helpful with any queries we had and the support from the property management staff was also very good. Will be posting some photo's soon. Best thing i can say, is look at the photo's, look at the apartment and get it booked!!! 5mins from lift with a great crepe place on route, lovely after a long day......
Leigh and Beccy from Norfolk (Jan 2007) __________________________________________
I had a Happy New Year as the first guest at the Little Snow Jewel. The apartment is well equipped, modern, warm and very well sited with only a short walk to the lifts.
Mark was on hand before I travelled to answer all the small questions which added that personal touch and the web page is full of information to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Highly recommended!
Denise from Northern Ireland (New Year 2007)
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